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Acute Graft Versus Host Disease

Acute Graft Versus Host Disease

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Understanding Acute Graft Versus Host Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Living with the Condition 1. Introduction Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (aGVHD) is a potentially serious complication that can occur after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant. In aGVHD, the newly transplanted donor cells recognize the recipient’s body as foreign and attack the organs,…